Project Manager - Non-IT

Overview

We are seasoned Project Manager – Non-IT  professional to lead a special project focused on enhancing product creation capabilities. You will be at the heart of deploying a new software tool, acting as the crucial link between business needs and technology solutions. Your work will directly contribute to streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and fostering innovation within a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by guiding a key initiative from conception to successful adoption, collaborating with diverse teams, and championing change.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead the deployment of a new software tool designed to optimize product creation processes, ensuring successful integration and adoption across business functions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating business requirements into actionable project plans and ensuring a strong business perspective throughout the project lifecycle.
• Orchestrate and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases, gathering feedback, and ensuring the tool meets the functional and operational needs of end-users.
• Apply foundational project management principles to manage scope, schedule, resources, and risks effectively, ensuring project objectives are met on time and within expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering strong partnerships to drive project success and facilitate seamless transitions.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution of product development by ensuring the new tool enhances efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in non-IT Project Management roles, with a solid understanding of IT system rollouts and deployments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven ability to represent the business perspective effectively while deploying new tools, partnering closely with technology teams, and possessing a deep awareness of business processes.
• Extensive experience in the deployment of software tools, specifically within product creation environments (e.g., apparel, consumer goods), including leading comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Demonstrated foundational project management expertise, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing projects.
• Proficiency with Airtable and Powerpoint for project tracking, communication, and reporting.
• Experience utilizing AI tools for building out reports and extracting insights.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with technology and delivering solutions and tools at scale within a large organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management methodologies and practices to facilitate smooth adoption of new tools and processes.
• Previous experience within a similar industry or with large-scale consumer product brands.